A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6656646 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 48536877 epoch_slot_no: 412077 block_no: 6656469 slot_leader_id: 5328939 size: 54949 time: 2021-12-21 16:12:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8607de8ba53ba1eb266e2883026d8492c7cc1aa144d6e74a3f0526ea588e474aBlock Operator
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